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Korean Fried Chicken Coming to Redmond? Plus Blues Traveler & Best Iced Coffee · Best of Redmond: Redmond Washington News, Events, Restaurants & Things to Do

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  Jennifer Davis: Welcome to The Best of Redmond.
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  Jennifer Davis: I'm Jennifer Davis
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  Dan Schulz: And I'm Dan Schultz, and this is Redmond's twice weekly newsletter and podcast about all of the amazing things happening right here in Redmond for the next seven days If you've been meaning to check out the Redmond Saturday Market,
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  Dan Schulz: but you don't love dealing with parking, here's some good news.
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  Dan Schulz: Red Link has expanded its weekend service area to include the Redmond Saturday Market for the rest of the market season, making it easier to ride over from the light rail instead of driving.
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  Dan Schulz: It's free, it's simple to use, and it's another nice step forward connecting more people with the local businesses.
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  Dan Schulz: So grab a friend, leave the car at home, and spend Saturday morning supporting local vendors while making the trip a A little more sustainable
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  Jennifer Davis: Well, Friday night is shaping up to be a fun one if your playlist still has a little '90s in it.
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  Jennifer Davis: Blues Traveler, Gin Blossoms, and Spin Doctors all take the stage at Marymoor Live on Friday, July 10th.
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  Jennifer Davis: Gates open at 4:00, and the show starts at 6:00, giving you plenty of time to grab dinner before settling in for an evening outdoors.
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  Jennifer Davis: If you like songs like "Run Around" or "Hey Jealousy" and "Two Princes," and they bring back some good memories, well then, this probably is worth grabbing tickets for because they will quickly disappear
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  Dan Schulz: Outdoor movie season officially gets underway Wednesday, July 8th, with the first KeyBank Movies at Marymoor Park.
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  Dan Schulz: The gates open at 7:00 PM with food trucks, lawn games, and pre-show entertainment before Ferris Bueller's Day Off lights up the giant screen after sunset.
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  Dan Schulz: Tickets are affordable, parking is free, and blankets or lawn chairs are definitely recommended.
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  Dan Schulz: And that is a fun movie.
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  Dan Schulz: That would be so fun to go to.
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  Jennifer Davis: Looking for something that'll get your kids moving?
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  Jennifer Davis: The Family Day of Play is back Saturday, July 11th from 10:00 to 1:00 at Grass Lawn Park.
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  Jennifer Davis: The city of Redmond is filling the park with games, activities, and family challenges designed for all ages and skill levels.
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  Jennifer Davis: Every child needs to attend with an adult, and everyone should register ahead of time.
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  Jennifer Davis: Bring comfortable shoes because there's a chance your kids won't want to leave once they get started with their play, you can register for that at redmond.gov.
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  Jennifer Davis: Go to their calendar and it'll be there.
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  Jennifer Davis: You can find it on Saturday, July 11th.
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  Jennifer Davis: They've got a register link right there on the website
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  Dan Schulz: Storytime gets a little more adventurous this week when the King County Library System heads outdoors on Wednesday, July 8th from 12:30 to 1:30 PM over at Farrel-McWhirter Park.
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  Dan Schulz: Kids can enjoy stories, songs, movement, and rhymes while picking up early literacy skills in a beautiful outdoor setting.
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  Dan Schulz: It's free and it's open to all ages with an adult, and you don't need to register.
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  Dan Schulz: Bring a blanket or something comfortable to sit on, dress for the weather, and let the library handle the entertainment
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  Jennifer Davis: If you're looking for an excuse to hop on your bike next Monday, here's a good one.
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  Jennifer Davis: Chainline Brewing is releasing its limited run Eastrail Ale on Monday, July 13th at Chainline Station in Kirkland, with part of every pint sold helping fund Eastrail Partners and their work to expand the 42-mile regional trail connecting communities across
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  Jennifer Davis: the east side.
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  Jennifer Davis: It's a fun way to support the trails many of us already ride and walk while enjoying a fresh summer pale ale.
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  Jennifer Davis: Just remember, once this batch is gone, it's gone until next year.
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  Dan Schulz: Saturday, July 11th gives you one more reason to head downtown if you like trying something new.
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  Dan Schulz: Pint and Pie is celebrating National Mojito Day with mojito specials available all day, starting at, AM and running until midnight.
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  Dan Schulz: Whether you're meeting friends for lunch, watching a game, or grabbing dinner, it's an easy excuse to cool off with a refreshing drink and one of their signature pizzas.
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  Dan Schulz: If you're planning to stop by Saturday evening, expect it to be one of their busier nights of the weekend.
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  Dan Schulz: Geez, oh Pete, man, do I love mojitos
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  Jennifer Davis: Me too.
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  Jennifer Davis: it's, it's up there in my top three favorite drinks Dog lovers looking for a fun weekend road trip might want to head over to Shoreline on Saturday, July 11th for Old Dog Haven's annual Pups on Parade fundraiser.
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  Jennifer Davis: The event runs from 10 to 3 at Cromwell Park and celebrates senior dogs while raising money for Old Dog Haven's permanent foster program.
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  Jennifer Davis: expect vendor booths, dog contests, and plenty of four-legged friends enjoying the day.
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  Jennifer Davis: If you've ever thought about fostering or adopting an older dog, this is a great place to start, and this is really wonderful.
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  Jennifer Davis: I don't know if you know about their, uh, permanent foster program, but it basically gives the very oldest, sickest dogs a chance to live the rest of their lives in a loving home with dignity.
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  Jennifer Davis: The Old Dog Haven will pay for all of their vet bills and keeps tab of them, throughout the rest of their days.
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  Jennifer Davis: It's, it's, it's a wonderful program.
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  Jennifer Davis: And so I think I'm gonna head over here myself and send a, send a few dollars their direction
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  Dan Schulz: Here's something most homeowners don't think about.
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  Dan Schulz: You could have a water leak right now and not even know it.
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  Dan Schulz: Underground leaks don't show up like a burst pipe because there's no water on the floor, so you don't really see anything.
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  Dan Schulz: Your water bill just quietly creeps up month after month until one day you're paying double and you're wondering what happened.
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  Jennifer Davis: Okay, it's time for the Redmond History Minute, where we share an interesting piece of history, trivia, or tidbit about life in and around Redmond.
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  Jennifer Davis: Here's today's question.
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  Jennifer Davis: In 2004, a youth baseball team from Redmond made it all the way to the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
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  Jennifer Davis: Which Redmond league was it?
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  Jennifer Davis: Was it A, Redmond South, B, Redmond East, C, Redmond North, or D, Redmond Town Center?
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  Jennifer Davis: Not a league.
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  Jennifer Davis: And Dan, your time starts now
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  Dan Schulz: I was smiling the entire time because I know, I thought I knew what the answer was.
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  Dan Schulz: You know what I was gonna say.
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  Dan Schulz: Redmond
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  Jennifer Davis: It's gotta be one of the f- one of the three directions mentioned.
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  Jennifer Davis: Apparently no Redmond West.
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  Dan Schulz: Oh my God.
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  Dan Schulz: I, all I know is Redmond.
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  Dan Schulz: Then I gotta go, my, uh, school test-taking tells me to go with C.
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  Dan Schulz: My final answer, Redmond North
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  Jennifer Davis: Well, Dan, you are correct with your thinking about how the answer is usually C when you don't know.
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  Jennifer Davis: The answer is Redmond North.
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  Jennifer Davis: Yes, Redmond North Little League won the Northwest Regional in two thousand and four and earned a trip to the Little League World Series in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
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  Jennifer Davis: They became just the third Washington team to represent the Northwest since the regional format began in two thousand and one, joining Bainbridge Island and Richland.
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  Jennifer Davis: For a city that's often known for Microsoft and technology, it was a reminder that Redmond kids can compete on some of the biggest stages in youth sports
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  Dan Schulz: I'm back, baby.
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  Dan Schulz: From now on, I'm using my new method: no thinking Rumor mill.
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  Dan Schulz: This is a fun one.
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  Dan Schulz: Here is one that is making the rounds this week.
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  Dan Schulz: Rumor has it a Korean fried chicken and draft beer concept that's already built a following in Lynnwood and in Federal Way Is looking at the Cleveland Street corridor for its next location.
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  Dan Schulz: We've heard it would be a counter service restaurant with crispy fried chicken, late night hours, and a focus on the Microsoft lunch crowd.
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  Dan Schulz: Now, we haven't been able to confirm any of that yet.
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  Dan Schulz: So right now it is definitely a rumor, but if it is true, would you give it a try?
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  Dan Schulz: If you've got a guess or if you heard anything about this, head on over to our Facebook page at facebook.com/bestofredmond and drop it in the Redmond Rumor Mill Guesses post.
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  Dan Schulz: And while you are over at the Facebook page, try to find the post called Your Picks and tell us who you think has the best ice coffee in Redmond
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  Jennifer Davis: If you've enjoyed this podcast, you're gonna love the companion newsletter.
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  Jennifer Davis: Find it at bestofredmond.com and we'll see you in the next one
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  Dan Schulz: Or maybe before then, walking around Redmond.